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What are you impatiently waiting for at the moment?

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UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 07:39

Here is a thread for those waiting impatiently for something to pass the time!

What are you impatiently waiting for right now?

I am waiting to find out if two of my artworks have got into a local open art exhibition. 800 pieces of art for 80 places! Yes I know 😆

I was pleased with my entries and dying to know if I got in but I know the odds are against me! I enter a lot of contests such as creative writing, art etc. Some get in, some win, some don’t even get shortlisted. I drive myself bananas waiting… 🍌

I’m also counting down the days until my Disney Cruise in August! ⛴️

What are you currently waiting for?

OP posts:
Thebinisrightthere · 08/07/2026 08:26

My new credit card as my old one randomly stopped working and a card reader as I can't make any payments with Nationwide until it arrives. They both have until around 3.30pm today otherwise I'll be straight on the phone to them as it will be 7 working days. Once I can get past their stupid automated menu which doesn't have any of the options I need.

"Please say in a few words the reason for your call"
"Card reader not working therefore unable to make payments"
"Thanks. You can order a new card reader online".
No shit Sherlock! Why Nationwide insist on using these stupid things for security when all other banks I've used manage without them is anyone's guess

basiically · 08/07/2026 08:24

Winter.

RaraRachael · 08/07/2026 08:22

TheGrimSmile · 08/07/2026 08:15

Where are you? Maybe I should move there...

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NE Scotland.

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UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 08:21

aLFIESMA · 08/07/2026 08:18

Good luck with the exhibition OP! I'm awaiting - A Grandbaby!

Congratulations! 🥳 👶🏼

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aLFIESMA · 08/07/2026 08:18

Good luck with the exhibition OP! I'm awaiting - A Grandbaby!

AlexFurbison · 08/07/2026 08:18

Good luck for your exhibition OP!

I am waiting for an exchange date so we can start packing our house to move! It's been a long and stressful experience up to this point.

UsernameHoarder · 08/07/2026 08:18

My expenses claim to hit my bank account!

Rooroobear · 08/07/2026 08:16

UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 08:04

Wow! Fair play for being so organised! 👏

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Hahah thank you. It just makes nov/dec less stressful. Although when I’m so early I end up seeing other things and buying more 🫣

TheGrimSmile · 08/07/2026 08:15

RaraRachael · 08/07/2026 08:04

I'm waiting for some decent weather.

Sick of hearing about the endless heatwaves when it's dull, wet and about 17 degrees here.

Just one hot day would do me nicely.

Where are you? Maybe I should move there...

Ilikeanimalsmorethanpeople · 08/07/2026 08:13

My mortgage to exchange and complete next week!

To find out when DD starts reception so I can arrange to go back to work after mat leave..

Inastatus · 08/07/2026 08:13

I’m waiting for the plaster cast to come off my broken ankle and really hoping I don’t need to have surgery 🤞🏻🤞🏻

TheGrimSmile · 08/07/2026 08:13

The end of this heat 🥵

thenewaveragebear1983 · 08/07/2026 08:13

Our beautiful garden pod which is going to be our home gym to be installed! By the end of next week it will be in but I’m so impatient, plus I want to buy beautiful bits for it and I’ve promised myself I won’t do it til it’s done

ToadRage · 08/07/2026 08:13

A parcel from Temu. Its taking ages, some of the items were reorder but according to the tracking ot arrived in the uk on the 2nd so it should be here by now.

KindleCodependent · 08/07/2026 08:13

The ninth Cormoran Strike book, Sleep Tight, Evangeline.

GimmieABreakOr3 · 08/07/2026 08:11

UncannyGhostie · 08/07/2026 07:39

Here is a thread for those waiting impatiently for something to pass the time!

What are you impatiently waiting for right now?

I am waiting to find out if two of my artworks have got into a local open art exhibition. 800 pieces of art for 80 places! Yes I know 😆

I was pleased with my entries and dying to know if I got in but I know the odds are against me! I enter a lot of contests such as creative writing, art etc. Some get in, some win, some don’t even get shortlisted. I drive myself bananas waiting… 🍌

I’m also counting down the days until my Disney Cruise in August! ⛴️

What are you currently waiting for?

Fertility treatment 😔 so much waiting involved. Waiting for my IUI to be scheduled. Currently monitoring my follicles currently.

Shoxfordian · 08/07/2026 08:11

Looking forward to some cooler days in Scotland next week on a trip with my Mum

Good luck to everyone waiting on interviews, art shows, mortgages etc

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 08/07/2026 08:10

AliTheMinx · 08/07/2026 08:06

It's my mum's funeral this afternoon and I am very much looking forward to it being over... :-(

Oh I'm sorry, I hope everything goes as well as it can.

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 08/07/2026 08:10

End of term.

Imicola · 08/07/2026 08:09

Im waiting to find out if I get to keep a job in a restructure at my work, and if so, which job it would be 😖

Loulou4022 · 08/07/2026 08:09

I’m exhaustedly awaiting the end of term!

quietlycontent · 08/07/2026 08:09

AliTheMinx · 08/07/2026 08:06

It's my mum's funeral this afternoon and I am very much looking forward to it being over... :-(

That's hard hope its OK sending you a hug.

I am waiting for my individual redundancy consultation meeting date

Userexcuser · 08/07/2026 08:07

DC to hurry up and finish his breakfast so we can get ready and get to school

JoshLymanSwagger · 08/07/2026 08:06

JoshLymanSwagger · 08/07/2026 08:06

Knickers.

M&S.

The PJs arrived yesterday with Royal Mail, but my undies...There's Evri chance they won't be here for another 2 days.

AliTheMinx · 08/07/2026 08:06

It's my mum's funeral this afternoon and I am very much looking forward to it being over... :-(